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Examples of hypnosis in a Sentence
He underwent hypnosis to treat his fear of water.
While under hypnosis, she described the horrific accident in detail.
Recent Examples of hypnosis from the Web
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Mortensen has a video of a young man doing a handstand under hypnosis.
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The psychologist, an older woman who commands the team, places her three companions under hypnosis to endure the rigorous crossing into Area X.
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In the book’s appendix, the author supplies an alphabetical list of more remedies for weary insomniacs, among them Ambien, Ativan, cannabis (Indica), ear plugs, eye masks, herbal tea, hypnosis, meditation, melatonin, and warm milk.
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Gene was formed by this alpine hypnosis, this hushing of human drama.
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In a bid to help rid Chris of the urge to smoke, Mrs. Armitage tries hypnosis.
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First, induce a relaxed mental and physical state, which requires deep breathing, self-hypnosis, meditation, mindful yoga or progressive muscle relaxation.
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Recognizing those attributes as shared between dance music and songwriter pop, the electronica newcomer Kelly Lee Owens splices luscious Cocteau Twins–influenced hymns with passages of four-on-the-floor hypnosis.
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During hypnosis the therapist may guide the patient to visualize pleasurable, safe or comforting scenes and situations.
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Origin and Etymology of hypnosis
hypnosis Synonyms
HYPNOSIS Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of hypnosis for English Language Learners
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: a state that resembles sleep but in which you can hear and respond to questions or suggestions
HYPNOSIS Defined for Kids
Definition of hypnosis for Students
: a state which resembles sleep but is produced by a person who can then make suggestions to which the person in this state can respond
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of hypnosis
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